In 1904 Mgr. John McGraw of the N.Y. Giants (N.L. Champs) refused to play Boston (A.L. Champs). McGraw declared his Giants the "World Series Champions".
Since there was no Major League World Series in 1904, the Eastern League (AAA) Buffalo Bisons became the de facto " 1904 World Champions " by defeating
the American Association's St. Paul Saints.
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